Brick moves up to No. 3 in Asbury Park Press Wrestling Top 10

Brick’s Kyle Wojtaszek (left) works toward a pin of Jackson Memorial’s Kyle Johnson Wednesday during the 170-pound bout. Brick won the match on criteria after a 28-28 tie and moved up to No. 3 in the Asbury Park Press Top 10.(Photo: PETER ACKERMAN/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)Buy Photo

There is a very good chance Wednesday's dramatic Brick-Jackson Memorial wrestling match was just the appetizer when it comes to those two teams wrestling each other this season.

The two teams, with the NJSIAA's group realignment after the creation of Group V in the four public school sections, are heavily favored to meet in the Central Group IV championship match. They could also meet in the Shore Conference Tournament.

So, consider Wednesday's match, which Brick won on Criteria H (most first points scored) after a 28-28 tie,, a learning tool for both teams.

Bohringer, the Region VI fourth-place finisher at 182 last year, defeated Dean Helstowski, the Region IV third-place finisher at 182 last year, when he was at St. Peter's Prep, 3-1. Brick weighs in both Helstowski and Dean Sherry, the Region VI champion at 170 last year, at 182.

Jackson Memorial can certainly feel It can reverse Thomas Costanza's shocking 5-4 win over Hunter Reese on a five-point move off a Peterson in the final 10 seconds.

The Jaguars also think they will have a chance to win at 120 when starter John Moss returns to the lineup. They also will feel they will be able to save points at 170 against Kyle Wojtaszek when Jarret DiGiantomasso returns to the lineup. DiGiantomasso, who beat Wojtaszek last year in the Brick-Jackson Memorial dual meet, is currently sidelined with an ankle injury.

"We could wrestle another 50 times and never have the same exact matchups,'' Jackson Memorial coach Aaron Gottesman said. "We hope we get another shot at them in the Central Jersey (Central Group IV) finals.''

1. BRICK MEMORIAL (1-0): Last week: No. 1. The Mustangs had two champions in Gianni Ghione (113) and Nick Rivera (heavyweight) in their own Mustang Classic. They will take on the consensus No. 1 ranked team in the state Saturday. Next action: Saturday s. Roxbury at 10 a.m.; Raritan at 2 p.m. and Bergen Catholic at 5 p.m.

2. HOWELL (3-0): Last week: No. 2. The Rebels defeated Parsippany 30-25, and freshman Kyle Slendorn continued his tear by winning the 106-pound championship at the Mustang Classic. Next action: Saturday at Newton High School in the Henry Boresch Duals.

3. BRICK (2-0): Last week: No. 4. A dramatic come-from-behind win by Thomas Costanza at 145 followed by Nick Pollara at 152 pounds gave the Green Dragons the win over Jackson Memorial on Criteria H — most first points scored — after a 28-28 tie. It was Brick's first win over Jackson Memorial since at least the mid-to-late 1990's according to Jackson District Athletic Director Mike Walsh. Brick also won the team championship and had five champions at the Hawk Wrestling Classic at Manchester. Nextaction: Saturday at No. 8 CBA vs. CBA and Middletown South.

4. JACKSON MEMORIAL (1-1): Last week: No. 3. The Jaguars lost the final two bouts and a match they appeared to have in hand against Brick resulted in a loss on Criteria H — most first points scored — after a 28-28 tie. The Jaguars finished third and had two champions in Matt McGowen (106) and Brody Graham (heavyweight) at the Walter Woods Tournament at Middletown South. Next action: Saturday at Lower Cape May vs. Lower Cape May, Absegami and Ocean City.

5. SOUTHERN (1-0): Last week: No. 7. The Rams won the team championship at the Governor Mifflin Tournament in Shillington, Pa. Matt Wilhelm won the 160-pound championship. Southern had four other finalists and two third-place finishers. Next action: Saturday vs. High Point and Cherokee.

6. LONG BRANCH (1-0): Last week: No.6. The Green Wave finished third at the Hawk Classic at Manchester. Long Branch had three champions in T.J. Conlon (120), Andy Hernandez (132) and Joey Jasio (heavyweight). Next action: Saturday at Council Rock (Pa.) Duals.

7. WALL (1-0): Last week: No. 7. The Crimson Knights had two champions in the Mustang Classic at Brick Memorial in Denzel Tovar (120) and Matt McKenzie (195). Next action: Saturday at Elizabeth High School in the Minutemen Tournament.

9. TOMS RIVER SOUTH (0-1): Last week: No. 9. An Indians' team missing many of its regular wrestlers finished ninth in the team standings in the Walter Woods Tournament at Middletown South. Antrez Clagon won the 170-pound championship. Next action: Tuesday vs. No. 1 Brick Memorial.

10. TOMS RIVER NORTH (0-1): Last week: No. 10. The Mariners finished fourth in the team standings and had two champions in Ricky Diaz (113) and Mike Siwiec (220) in the Hawk Classic at Manchester High School. Next action: Wednesday vs. No. 3 Brick.